François I
Gold – Écu d’or aux salamandres – 1er type Toulouse – 2200 examples – Pedigree Credit de la bourse
8 000€
AU+
François I
AU+
Gold – Écu d’or aux salamandres – 1er type Toulouse – 2200 examples – Pedigree Credit de la bourse
8 000€
Description:
Coin with all the bright original luster. Wide planchet. Salamanders very nice struck. Light flatness. Superb example.
Period
François I
Type
Écu d'or aux salamandres
Year
24/02/1540
Mint name
Toulouse
Diameter
26,8 mm
Weight
3,2 g
Metal
Gold
Grading
PCGS AU 58
Rarity
Very rare
Mintage
2200
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Pedigree :
Pedigree : Coin delivered with original tag Crédit de la bourse Paris.
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Comments :
Coin certified PCGS AU 58. very high grade.
https://www.pcgseurope.com/cert/48744498
Écu d’or aux salamandres couronnées. First type for mint Toulouse.
Very low mintage : 2200 examples. Scarce type because only struck during 3 months ( 24 February – 24 may 1540).
Coin very sought after by collectors for this type.
C.1089 , Dy.884.